Fenton Opalescent Pink Cactus Compote

I found this Fenton compote at a thrift store today. As I am new to collecting carnival glass, I don't know the value of something like this, nor how it's color affects its value, or even what the proper name for its color is. I believe it's the cactus pattern, but I am not sure how old it is. Any thoughts?

Also, how would you say the quality of these photos are? I am using an actual camera now.

 

Can't tell if there are any numbers under the Fenton logo.
Check here
http://fentonfan.com/logo.html

Your pictures are much clearer than they have been. If you put items on solid white, or black, they often stand out better.

 

When looking at solds on ebay, don't forget to consider the shipping paid.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_so...al&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

 

I didn't see any numbers.

Thank you, Cluttered! That's a relief. I plan to make a background box tomorrow to shoot my pictures against. I also put up a couple more items on my etsy; would you be able to tell me what you think of the pictures and descriptions?

 

Sorry, just noticed your request.
I'll take a look in the morning when I'm not so tired.

 

BarnOwl what is your user id again on etsy so I can take a look if you like?
I think you mentioned it before, but I can not remember.
Old age, what can I tell ya.

 

These photos are much better, I agree, plain background would be one suggestion.

Photo-wise, check the two that came up in Cluttered's link for choices on backgrounds and you can see how they compare to the eye. I rarely have luck with black as a background, but can work in some cases. I usually use an off-white or lighter solid color. Plain surface, nothing else but the item in the frame (unless you are showing it next to a quarter or something larger to show scale.) Fill the frame with the item as much as possible.

 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShelleyManor

I agree, black is for the things that get lost on white or off white. Forest green would also work.

Next time you're at the thrift, check the sewing material. You might find some velvet. I used to use poster board. Inexpensive and easily replaced.

 

Check your Inbox.

 

I just leave my camera on automatic all the time. Have learned that if I am photographing something dark, I get better results if I put it against black, while pale things show up better against white. Since contrast is relative, the camera does better with it when not trying to reconcile an object & background that have a huge difference in brightness. I was worried I would not be able to capture detail on a bog oak pin; putting it on black brought it out:


Definitely try to have your item be the only thing eye catching in the photo, no props (unless for scale), no prints.

 

I wouldn't have thought about that, but it makes sense. Thank you!

 

Also learn to use your photo editing program as it can help overcoming a problem I have found using the black and white setting on your camera works well for clear and white glass. Also compare your photo with the object. Sounds like a lot but you will get the knack with practice.

 

Generally the only advice I can give people is such as telling an eBay seller that the scene on their decorative tile is Apollo watching the flaying of Marsyas. (Asking $500; wish them good luck with that.) Amazing & gratifying to be able to share something that might actually be useful.

 

I will just add, use as many photos as you can on esty. I believe that now the amount of photos may figure into how one ranks in search or will soon.
I use befunky.com as a photo editing software. It is free and no download.
Used to use picmonkey.com but they started charging.

 

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Good tip, will have to try that!